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Paris is the capital city of France, and also the capital of the Ile-de-France region. It has long been considered the world capital of art, fashion and culture.

Paris and Ile-de-France have been, for centuries, an inspiration for poets, writers and artists alike. The famous sights of Paris are magnificent, its museums fascinating, its boutiques exclusive and its restaurants congenial. The city is filled with quiet little spots, quaint galleries and restaurants.

Paris is split in half by the river Seine whose bridges, or "ponts," connect the left and right banks, linking the chic Ile-St-Louis and Ile de la Cite (home of Notre Dame) to the mainland. These bridges offer some of Paris's best photo opportunities, especially at night, when monuments are floodlit.

Along the Right Bank lie the grand boulevards, such as the Champs-Elysées; the Arc de Triomphe, the Opera Garnier and the Louvre. Montmartre resembles a little village, with steep cobblestone streets, tiny ivy-covered houses and quiet squares. The area around the Bastille has become one of the trendiest corners of Paris.

Many of the streets of the Left Bank of Paris are reserved for pedestrians. The cafes of St.Germain are still a favourite gathering place for "philosophers". Montparnasse, formerly the home of Picasso, Giacometti and other artists, is a bustling neighbourhood adjacent to St. Germain and crowded with cinemas and famous brasseries.

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